NTU Singapore scientists develop device to 'communicate' with plants (VIDEO)

Nanyang Technological University

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Plant talk: A team of scientists led by #NTUsg? has developed a device that can 'communicate' with plants by delivering electrical signals to and from plants. Potential uses of the device include monitoring the health of crops to enhance #foodsecurity? and plant-based robots that can help pick up fragile objects.

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